How to get from Chelmsford Center to Salem, MA by bus and train?

From Chelmsford Center to Salem, MA by bus and train

To get from Chelmsford Center to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 16 bus from 34 Central Square station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $20.35.

137min$20.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Train - LOWELL
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from 34 Central Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    34 Central Square
    ID 266
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Kennedy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #5328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5033 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chelmsford Center to Salem, MA by bus and train via 15, LOWELL and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Chelmsford Center to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 15 bus from Chelmsford Center station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $20.35.

189min$20.35
Bus - 1515
Train - LOWELL
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Chelmsford Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelmsford Center
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Kennedy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #5328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5033 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chelmsford Center to Salem, MA

The distance between Chelmsford Center, Salem and Salem, MA, Salem is approximately 47.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelmsford Center to Salem, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Salem – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chelmsford Center

Chelmsford Center is located at Chelmsford Center, Salem and the nearest public transit station is Billerica Rd & Chelmsford St.

Bus stations close to Chelmsford Center:

  • Billerica Rd & Chelmsford St
  • 34 Central Square
  • Billerica Rd & Wilson St

Public transit stations close to Salem, MA, Salem

Salem, MA is located at Salem, MA, Salem and the nearest public transit station is North St @ Essex St.

Train stations close to Salem, MA:

  • Beverly

Bus stations close to Salem, MA:

  • North St @ Essex St
  • Essex St @ Summer St
  • Essex St @ Hamilton St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chelmsford Center to Salem, MA by bus and train via 15, LOWELL and NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT

To get from Chelmsford Center to Salem, MA in Salem, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 15 bus from Chelmsford Center station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Salem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $20.35.

189min$20.35
Bus - 1515
Train - LOWELL
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Salem, MA
Leaves from Chelmsford Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelmsford Center
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Kennedy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #5328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #5033 | Rockport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salem
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Salem, MA
    Walk to
    Salem, MA
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford Center to Salem, MA?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 16, Train line LOWELL, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chelmsford Center to Salem, MA?

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 15, Train line LOWELL, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford Center and Salem, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelmsford Center to Salem, MA?

    The 16 bus line goes from 34 Central Square station near Chelmsford Center in Boston to Kennedy Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Kennedy Center station near Salem, MA in Salem.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelmsford Center to Salem, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chelmsford Center in Boston and Salem, MA in Salem by bus and train is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chelmsford Center to get to Salem, MA?

    Get on the 16 bus from the 34 Central Square stop near Chelmsford Center in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chelmsford Center and Salem, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Kennedy Center station, which is closest to Salem, MA in Salem.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chelmsford Center to Salem, MA?

    The ride from Chelmsford Center to Salem, MA costs $20.35.

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